The average train between Trafalgar Square and Aldgate East Underground Station takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 13 times per hour from Trafalgar Square to Aldgate East Underground Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Trafalgar Square and Aldgate East Underground Station. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trafalgar Square is at 9:00 AM which arrives into Aldgate East Underground Station at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross station and take an average of 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

21 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

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17 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Trafalgar Square to Aldgate East Underground Station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square station and arriving at Aldgate East Underground Station station via Aldgate East station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
Trafalgar Square to Aldgate East Underground Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.
Trafalgar Square to Aldgate East Underground Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Aldgate East station.
The distance between Trafalgar Square and Aldgate East Underground Station is 3.9 km. The road distance is 4 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Aldgate East station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 11 min.